Hitachi DZ-GX5060SW Instruction Manual
Hitachi DZ-GX5060SW Instruction Manual

Hitachi DZ-GX5060SW Instruction Manual

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DZ-GX5100SW/DZ-GX5060SW
DZ-GX5100SW
Instruction manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble-free use, please read this entire instruction
manual.
Инструкция по эксплуатации
Если Вы хотите получить надежные
результаты при воспроизведении и работать
видеокамерой в следующие годы без
возникновения каких-либо проблем, прежде
всего прочтите полностью эту инструкцию по
эксплуатации.
DVDCAM PC Software Support Centre
URL http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/
Support Center phone numbers for software provided:
Телефон центра программного обслуживания для прилагаемого программного обеспечения:
PIXELA CORPORATION
+63-2-438-0090
URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
+RW
DZ-GX5060SW

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  • Page 1 DZ-GX5100SW/DZ-GX5060SW DZ-GX5100SW Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this entire instruction manual. Инструкция по эксплуатации Если Вы хотите получить надежные результаты при воспроизведении и работать видеокамерой в следующие годы без возникновения каких-либо проблем, прежде...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/ recorder and accessory equipment.
  • Page 4: Cautions When Using

    Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
  • Page 5 • Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty. • If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs. Be careful of moisture condensation: •...
  • Page 6 Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: • The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read from it.
  • Page 7: Cautions When Storing

    • This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/recorder, disc or card.
  • Page 8: Cleaning

    CLEANING Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD...
  • Page 9: Disc Cleaning

    • A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (see pages 11 – 13). Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business. Quick Index Available Discs ... 23 Recording Movie ...
  • Page 10: About This Manual

    About This Manual ●Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of cancel button Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information ...2 For Your Safety ...2 Precautions ...2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3 Cautions When Using ...4 Cautions When Storing ...7 Suggestions and Restrictions...7 CLEANING ... 8 HANDLING DISCS ... 8 DISC CLEANING... 9 Read This First...9 About This Manual ...10 Table of Contents...11 Checking Provided Accessories...14...
  • Page 12 USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS)... 59 RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ... 59 REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ... 59 Setting Up Record Functions... 60 SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) ... 60 SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)...
  • Page 13 Viewing on TV Screen...105 CONNECTING TO A TV... 105 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ... 106 Playback on DVD Recorder/Player ...107 PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC... 107 PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/DVD-R/ +RW DISC ... 107 Recording (Dubbing) Images ...108 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICE...
  • Page 14: Checking Provided Accessories

    Attach the lens cap when not recording, to on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV protect the lens. screen, or output video to another video device. For DZ-GX5060SW only. PC connection cable: Disc cleaning cloth: Use this cable when connecting the DVD Always use this to clean discs.
  • Page 15: Names Of Parts

    7 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 116) 8 AV input/output jack (for DZ-GX5100SW only) AV output jack (for DZ-GX5060SW only) (p. 105, 108, 110) 9 External microphone jack (for DZ- GX5100SW only) (p. 65) 10 Wide-screen colour liquid crystal display (inside) (p.
  • Page 16 11 Viewfinder (p. 31) 12 Dioptre control (p. 31) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 13 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 42) To switch the sleep/restart status between ON and OFF. 14 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 6, 40, 41) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD video camera/recorder is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD video camera/...
  • Page 17 24 FULL AUTO button (p. 55) To switch the DVD video camera /recorder to full automatic. 25 FOCUS button (p. 52) To switch between manual focus and auto- focus. 26 MENU button (p. 32, 48, 79) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation.
  • Page 18 41 PHOTO button (p. 41) 42 REC button (p. 40) 43 MENU button (p. 32, 48, 79) 44 SELECT button (p. 74) 45 Reverse search button (p. 70) 46 DELETE button (p. 78) 47 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 66) 48 DISPLAY button (p. 43, 73) * The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.
  • Page 19: Setups

    Setups This section explains preparations for recording – setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery. Demonstration Function This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with a demonstration function. The default at purchase time is “Auto”, which will automatically start the demonstration approx. three minutes after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on.
  • Page 20: Attaching Lens Cap

    ATTACHING LENS CAP Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap. Attach the longer end of lens cap string to the attachment hole of DVD video camera/ recorder. Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it over the lens.
  • Page 21: Removing Battery From Remote Control

    • Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place. • The DVD video camera/recorder uses the “VCR2” remote control code of Hitachi VCRs. If you use a Hitachi VCR, etc. with remote control code set to “VCR2”, a VCR placed near the DVD video camera/...
  • Page 22: Discs And Cards

    Discs and Cards The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the functions which are available with them: Function DVD-RAM ● To record video (p. 40) ● To record photo (p. 41) To delete image just ●...
  • Page 23: Available Discs

    • Do not insert a DVD-R that was recorded by a DVD recorder manufactured by a company other than Hitachi, and which has not been finalised, in this DVD video camera/recorder: Doing so will make the disc unusable.
  • Page 24: Examples Of Discs That Cannot Be Used On This Dvd Video Camera/Recorder

    EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER • CD • CD-R • CD-RW • CD-ROM • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 AVAILABLE CARDS SD memory card can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder (incompatible with 2GB).
  • Page 25: Preparations For Power Supply

    Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.
  • Page 26: Setting Up The Battery

    Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP07PW battery (provided) has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Note • Be sure to use the DZ-BP07PW, DZ-BP14SW (optional) or DZ-BP7SW (optional) battery for the DVD video camera/recorder: Using other batteries could cause the DVD video camera/recorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
  • Page 27: Attaching Battery To Dvd Video Camera/Recorder

    ●Battery charged status You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete Note See “Troubleshooting” on page 137 when the CHARGE indicator blinks. ●Reference for time required to charge battery (at approx. 25ºC): DZ-BP07PW (provided)/DZ-BP7SW (optional): Approx.
  • Page 28 Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 10ºC to 30ºC: Charging at temperatures other than this range could damage the battery. DZ-GX5100SW DZ-GX5060SW approx. 70 min approx. 85 min approx. 65 min approx.
  • Page 29: Battery Remaining Level Indicator

    BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged White portion shows remaining level EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY •...
  • Page 30: Turning Dvd Video Camera/Recorder On And Off

    Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and While holding down the grey button at the right of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to “OFF”: The DVD video camera/ recorder will turn off Set to “ ”: To record still on SD memory card Set to “...
  • Page 31: Viewing Image On Lcd Monitor Screen

    VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.
  • Page 32: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. Press the MENU button, use the buttons to choose “Date Setup”...
  • Page 33: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Press the MENU button, and then use screen. See page 48 for detailed operation procedure. Press the MENU button again to exit setting. SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP) Select “On” or “Off”, and I n i t i a l S e t u p then press the button.
  • Page 34: Resetting Menu Settings To Defaults (Reset)

    RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (p. 145)). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) Choose “Reset” on the I n i t i a l S e t u p “Initial Setup”...
  • Page 35: Lcd/Evf Setup

    LCD/EVF Setup ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER (EVF BRIGHTNESS) Press the MENU button, use the buttons to choose “LCD/EVF Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”or “EVF Brightness”. The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
  • Page 36: Adjusting Colour Density (Colour Level)

    ADJUSTING COLOUR DENSITY (COLOUR LEVEL) You can adjust the colour density of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. Press the MENU LCD / EVF Se t u p button, use the LCD/ EVF Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y buttons to choose ENTER RETURN...
  • Page 37: Inserting And Removing Disc

    Inserting and Removing Disc Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open. Gently open the cover by hand fully until it stops. When inserting a disc: Push the disc against the turntable at the centre to lock it until a click is heard.
  • Page 38 Note • If the cover of disc insertion block is open, the ACCESS/PC indicator will blink when an image is displayed on the LCD monitor screen: In this case, the DVD video camera/recorder will not turn off even if the power switch is set to “OFF”. If the cover remains open after a while, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off.
  • Page 39: Inserting And Removing Card

    Inserting and Removing Card Open the LCD monitor. Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off. Open the cover of card insertion block. Inserting Card: Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. Removing Card: Push the centre of card edge. The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.
  • Page 40: Basic Techniques

    • For various functions available during recording, see “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 56. • Hitachi cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but the operation will not be changed.
  • Page 41: Recording Stills

    Recording Stills Note Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator PHOTO button CARD ACCESS indicator Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD video camera/recorder at subject. Turn the DVD camera/recorder on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to “...
  • Page 42: Swift Restart Of Recording (Sleep/Restart Button)

    DVD video camera/recorder in recording pause status for 5 minutes will also turn it off: Default). • Setting the power switch to OFF in the sleep/restart standby status will turn the DVD video camera/ recorder off. 3x on DZ-GX5060SW. SLEEP/RESTART button...
  • Page 43: On-Screen Information

    On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING RECORDING See the next page for details. 2. 16:9 mode 3. Program AE 4. Backlight compensation 5. EIS 6. White balance 1.
  • Page 44 1. Recording mode (p. 40, 41, 64) : Movie : Still (Disc) : External input still (field) (Disc) : External input still (frame) (Disc) : Still (Card) : External input still (field) (Card) : External input still (frame) (Card) 2. 16:9 mode (only in movie recording mode) (p.
  • Page 45 When no disc or card is in the DVD video camera/recorder, or disc has not yet been initialised, a write- protected disc or locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted. “120x” will appear on DZ-GX5060SW. “1,500x” will appear on DZ-GX5060SW.
  • Page 46: Switching The Information Display Mode

    ●Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 43) and recording status (see 10 on page 43) will appear.
  • Page 47 ●Interpreting symbols on LCD screen when recording with the screen facing the same direction as the lens Screen display symbol • A write-protected disc is loaded. • A locked card is loaded. • An unusable card is loaded. • An attempt to record a still is being made with a DVD-RW/DVD- R/+RW disc used.
  • Page 48: Checking Flow Of Menu

    Checking Flow of Menu The following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder: • Full Menu: To display all menu items for experts • Quick Menu: To display only the fundamental menu items for first timers ●Operating Menu The Full Menu will appear if you press the MENU button.
  • Page 49 The quality mode is displayed in “ ” status (p. 63). *4: Not displayed in “ ” or “ ” status. *5: Not displayed on DZ-GX5060SW. *6: Displayed with DVD-RAM disc in “ ” status, or “ ”, and input selection is set to external signal.
  • Page 50: Zooming

    • When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus. • When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be rougher. *1 “120x” on DZ-GX5060SW. *2 “1,500x” on DZ-GX5060SW. Note • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject.
  • Page 51: Recording Subjects For Stronger Wide-Angle Or Telephoto Effect

    Thread pitch: 0.5 mm When attaching the optional DZ-TL1 tele-conversion lens or DZ-WL1 wide-conversion lens, use the optional step-up ring: DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX5060SW, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX5100SW (see page 130). Attach the step-up ring over the lens. Remove the cap of conversion lens, and screw the lens into the thread of step-up ring.
  • Page 52: Manually Focusing Subject

    Manually Focusing Subject The DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. FOCUSING DURING RECORDING Normally, the DVD video camera/recorder automatically focuses the subject (autofocus), but you can also manually focus a subject, depending on the recording conditions (manual focus).
  • Page 53 Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 52): Objects not in the centre of screen Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects with Objects that little variation are far and in brightness, near at the such as white...
  • Page 54: Adjusting Brightness Of Image To Be Recorded (Exposure)

    Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure) The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
  • Page 55: Using Full Auto Function

    Using Full Auto Function Pressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. Press the FULL AUTO button. “FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of DVD video camera/recorder for several seconds. The following settings will reset to defaults: When setting Reference Function...
  • Page 56: Setting Up Camera Functions

    Setting Up Camera Functions • See page 48 for how to set. Before You Begin • No menu screen appears with external input. SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAMME AE MODE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
  • Page 57: Recording Dark Subjects Using Lcd Monitor Light

    RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. Press the MENU button, and choose “Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu. Choose “Low Light”, and designate it.
  • Page 58: Setting White Balance Manually

    Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button. Choose the desired option, and then press the button. Press the MENU button to end the setting. ●Setting white balance manually Point the DVD Thick paper video camera/...
  • Page 59: Using The Electronic Image Stabiliser (Eis)

    USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILISER (EIS) When you use zoom (see page 50) to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Press the MENU button, choose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the button.
  • Page 60: Setting Up Record Functions

    Setting Up Record Functions SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE”, “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” mode. Press the MENU button, use the buttons to choose “VIDEO Mode”...
  • Page 61: Setting To Wide Tv Screen Mode (16:9 Mode)

    SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE) When viewing recorded images later on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), specify wide-screen (16:9) mode “On”: You can also record images with the aspect ratio changed (the aspect ratio with “Off” is 4:3). The following figures compare the images displayed on LCD monitor and in viewfinder when the wide-screen mode is “on”...
  • Page 62 TV. In this case, change the setting on the DVD recorder/player, or set “TV type” (p. 104) to 4:3 and view the images. The DZ-GX5060SW cannot receive any externally input signal. This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.
  • Page 63: Switching Quality Of Still Image (Quality)

    DVD video camera/recorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 108 on how to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to other devices or record images input from them. The DZ-GX5060SW cannot receive any externally input signal. Setting CAMERA Usually select this option.
  • Page 64: Switching External Input Recording Method (Photo Input)

    DVD-RAM disc or a card. The DVD video camera/recorder can record an external image with little movement by specifying “Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording image with movement. The DZ-GX5060SW cannot receive any externally input signal. Recording Details of setting...
  • Page 65: Setting On-Screen Display Output On Or Off (Osd Output)

    • This DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone. (Power is not supplied from this DVD video camera/recorder.) • Connecting an external microphone will switch off the built-in microphone. • The DZ-GX5060SW cannot use any external microphone. Note • The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
  • Page 66: Disc Navigation

    Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATION Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
  • Page 67 Navigation screen will appear or some message will be displayed: - Write-protected disc - Finalised DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc - DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R recorded on a Hitachi DVD video camera/recorder model other than DZ- GX5100SW/GX5060SW - Locked card • Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on...
  • Page 68: Playing Back From Disc Navigation Screen

    PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the buttons to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie, playback sound will be heard from the speaker.
  • Page 69: Playing Back Latest Recorded Scene

    • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 40, Before You Begin 41). • Turn the DVD video camera/recorder on (p. 30). PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED SCENE Playing Back Press the button in the recording pause status.
  • Page 70: Capturing Photo

    CAPTURING PHOTO You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card. Press the MENU button at a scene you wish to capture during playback. Choose “Edit”, “PHOTO Capture”, and then press The screen for verifying capture will appear. Choose “YES”, and then press The captured scene will be recorded on a card.
  • Page 71: Skip Playback Of Movie

    SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE During playback, press the locate the start of desired scene. Press once: To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press once: To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback.
  • Page 72: Jumping To Specified Point (Go To)

    JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO) Press the MENU button Go T o during playback. T o p En d S p e c i f y Choose the option ENTER RETURN (point you want to go to), and then press the button.
  • Page 73: Information Display During Playback

    INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACK Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. No display ●Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: Recording mode Scene No.
  • Page 74: Selecting Multiple Scenes

    SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the buttons to select the desired scene. Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES TOGETHER Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the A l l P r ogr ams buttons to point the...
  • Page 75: Functions Available With Disc Navigation

    FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATION The Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations. Functions Available with Disc Navigation Available function Editing of scenes ● ● Setting special ● ● effects to scenes Copy from disc to ● card Scene lock Scene information...
  • Page 76: Understanding Flow Of Disc Navigation Menu

    UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENU Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for disc and card will appear. Shaded items will also appear in Quick Menu display mode (see page 48). Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
  • Page 77 ●When using DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW disc Scene Select (p. 86) Detail (p. 87) Program Select (p. 88) Play (p. 89) Go To (p. 98) (p. 98) Others Repeat Play (p. 103) TV type (p. 104) ●When using card Scene Delete (p. 78) Lock (p.
  • Page 78: Scene

    Scene DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc. When using +RW, no scene can be deleted from the Disc Navigation menu (see page 69). Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
  • Page 79: Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)

    ●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the appear. Edit Delete ...To delete selected scenes Exit...To restore the Disc Navigation screen Start → Current...To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on Select at the moment Current →...
  • Page 80: Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)

    COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT – COMBINE) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified (p. 103). Stills cannot be combined. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
  • Page 81: Directing Scenes Effectively (Effect - Fade)

    DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EFFECT – FADE) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade In White: Wipe: Fades in from white screen Fades in from black screen Fades out to white screen to vertical direction of screen Fades out from vertical...
  • Page 82: Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Effect - Skip)

    PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EFFECT – SKIP) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be skipped. Press the MENU button. Choose “Scene”, “Effect”, “Skip”, and then press the button.
  • Page 83: Changing Images For Thumbnails (Effect - Thumbnail)

    CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EFFECT – THUMBNAIL) Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.
  • Page 84: Copying Stills On Dvd-Ram Disc To Card (Copy)

    COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY) Set the power switch to “ ” or “ “. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the still to be copied. Press the MENU button. Choose “Copy” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the button.
  • Page 85: Locking Scenes On Card (Lock)

    LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. Set the power switch to “ ”. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be locked. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 86: Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)

    SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT) You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Point the cursor at the first or last scene to be selected: When selecting all scenes, simply proceed with step 3.
  • Page 87: Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)

    DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL) You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene whose information you wish to know. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 88: Programme

    Programme WHAT IS “PROGRAMME”? Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Movie 9:00 Movie 10:20 Still Recorded on February 10 SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) Since the scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder are collected as “programmes”...
  • Page 89: Playing Back Programme (Play)

    PLAYING BACK PROGRAMME (PLAY) You can play back only the selected programme. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the buttons to choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the button. CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAMME (TITLE) The recording date/time has initially been attached to any programme.
  • Page 90 Note • If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the button once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the button will delete all letters in the TITLE column. • You can also use the DELETE button on remote control to delete any input letters.
  • Page 91: Play List

    Play List WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”? You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list.
  • Page 92: Switching To Display Of Each Play List (Select)

    SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SELECT) Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the buttons to choose “Select”...
  • Page 93: Adding Scenes To Play List (Editing Play List)

    ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the P l a y L i s t buttons to Sw i t c h P l a y C r e a t e choose “Edit”...
  • Page 94: Deleting Scenes From Play List (Editing Play List)

    DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93. Move the cursor to the play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted.
  • Page 95: Deleting Scenes Using Submenu For Editing (Editing Play List)

    DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2 – 4 on page 93. Move the cursor to the play list in lower row.
  • Page 96: Arranging Order Of Scenes (Move)

    ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the buttons to choose “Select” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the button. Select the play list to be edited, and then press button.
  • Page 97: Changing Title Of Play List (Title)

    CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE) The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/ times: You can change this title at any time. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the buttons to choose “Title”...
  • Page 98: Go To

    Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene, and playback will start from that point. TOP (END) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Disc or Card Management INITIALISING DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD) Initialising a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW disc or card will allow you to delete any recorded contents.
  • Page 99: Protecting Disc From Writing (Protect Disc)

    PROTECTING DISC FROM WRITING (PROTECT DISC) You can protect a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. Further recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
  • Page 100: Updating Control Information Of Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw (Vr-Mode) Disc (Update Control Info.)

    UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC (UPDATE CONTROL INFO.) Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally.
  • Page 101: Finalising Dvd-Rw/Dvd-R/+Rw Disc (Finalize Disc)

    FINALISING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/ recorder when finalising a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW disc. Finalisation Before You Begin cannot be executed using a battery. If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off during finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted, incorrect finalisation will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
  • Page 102: Additionally Recording On Finalised Dvd-Rw (Vf-Mode)/+Rw (Unfinalize Disc)

    ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALISED DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW (UNFINALIZE DISC) You can unfinalise the DVD-RW (VF-mode)/+RW finalised on this DVD video camera/recorder so that additional recording can be done on it. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Use the buttons to choose “Unfinalize Disc”...
  • Page 103: Others

    Others DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only.
  • Page 104: Playing Back Wide-Mode Images On 4:3 Display Tv (Tv Type)

    PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON 4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE) If you connect the DVD video camera/recorder with a disc recorded in wide mode to a TV with 4:3 display only and play it back, vertically long images will appear. You can specify “TV type: 4:3” to display 4:3 images on the TV.
  • Page 105: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follows: To AV input/output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note •...
  • Page 106: Viewing On Tv Screen

    • The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Hitachi VCR, the remote control may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is near the DVD video camera/recorder.
  • Page 107: Playback On Dvd Recorder/Player

    Playback on DVD Recorder/Player PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE) DISC You can use a DVD recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) to play back 8 cm DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-mode) discs recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder. Insert the disc into the DVD recorder/player and play it back.
  • Page 108: Recording (Dubbing) Images

    Before You Begin adapter/charger. • If you use a Hitachi VCR, it will be operated by the remote control* provided with the DVD video camera/recorder. When recording an image from a Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than “VCR2”.
  • Page 109 • If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD video camera/recorder is present – even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal – the input image may not be recorded normally.
  • Page 110: Recording (Dubbing) Images On Other Video Devices

    RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video devices. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: Signal flow To AV input/output jack AV/S input/output cable...
  • Page 111: Connecting To Pc

    Connecting to PC Connecting to PC Software Provided You can utilize on PC the videos and photos recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using the PC connection cable and software CD-ROM provided, or generally available software. The provided CD-ROM contains the following software for Windows and Macintosh: Windows ImageMixer 3 This allows you to import the images recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder into PC.
  • Page 112: Requirements Of Available Pc

    ® Windows XP Professional Edition or higher See the following Websites to fine out whether the provided software can be used on Windows Vista: URL: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/ • Computer: IBM PC/AT compatible, with the above OS preinstalled. ® ®...
  • Page 113: Installing Software

    Installing Software [When using Windows] Turn the PC on. If you have been using the PC, terminate all running software programmes. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive of PC. The installer will automatically start, and the “Choose Setup Language” screen will automatically appear.
  • Page 114 Choosing video system: The screen for setting the video system will appear, and then click “Next”. Click Executing installation: The setups for installation are now complete. Click “Install” to execute installation. Click Important information for customers who use Easy CD Creator 5 made by Roxio Corporation: If ImageMixer 3 provided with this DVD video camera/recorder is installed, Easy CD...
  • Page 115: When Using Macintosh

    [When using Macintosh] Turn the Macintosh on, and insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Macintosh. Double-click the DVDCAM5000 icon displayed on desktop. Double-click the icon of “ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM.pkg” displayed on screen. The installer will start: Click “Continue”. The “Read Me”...
  • Page 116: Connecting To Pc Via Pc Connection Cable

    Connecting to PC via PC Connection Cable Use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to PC as shown below. To PC connection terminal PC connection cable (provided) Note • The PC connection cable does not supply power to the DVD video camera/recorder: Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder.
  • Page 117: When Using Windows

    When connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to PC, the DVD video camera/recorder will be recognised as a drive. The drive will appear on screen as follows: [When using Windows] If the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC with its power switch set to “ ” or “ ”, it will be recognised as an optical disc drive, and a disc set in the DVD video camera/recorder can be accessed.
  • Page 118: Using Disc In Dvd Drive Built Into Pc

    The following operations are not possible on the DVD video camera/ recorder while it is being connected to PC: • Camera operation using operation buttons on DVD video camera/recorder. • Ejection of disc using DISC EJECT button on DVD video camera/recorder. •...
  • Page 119: Before Terminating Pc Connection (Unplugging Pc Connection Cable)/Changing Over Power Switch

    Note • When writing images edited on PC to a brand-new DVD-RW, do not format the disc on DVD video camera/ recorder. • Some vertically installed and slot-in type drives on PC cannot accept an 8 cm disc. • An adapter that converts 8 cm CD to 12 cm diameter (for 8 cm CD) cannot be used for any 8 cm DVD-RAM/8 cm DVD-RW/8 cm DVD-R/8 cm +RW.
  • Page 120: Using Imagemixer 3 For Windows

    Click Choose the camcorder on the library screen. The library screen shown below will appear. Click the camcorder icon shown on the left of screen: The images recorded on the disc will appear. Double-click the thumbnail of scene you wish to play back: Playback of the scene will start on another screen.
  • Page 121: Creating Dvd-Video Using Images Recorded On Disc

    After setting up the project, click the “OK” button. Click The screen for choosing the device to be read will appear: Choose “Hitachi DVDCAM”. A list of devices that are built into or connected to PC will appear: Choose “Hitachi DVDCAM”, and then click “Import”. Click...
  • Page 122 Select the images from which you wish to create a DVD-Video, and then click “Import”. The image recorded on disc will appear. Select the chapter to be imported into PC, and then click “Import”: Importing into PC will start. Eject button Photo button Click Clicking the “Photo”...
  • Page 123 Click “Write” to create a DVD-Video. Clicking “Write” will display the screen for writing. Check “Create disc”, perform setting for write, such as choosing DVD write drive, and then set a blank DVD-RW/DVD-R into the drive. Clicking “Preview” will allow you to check any image of DVD to be created.
  • Page 124: Using Imagemixer 3 Mac Edition For Dvdcam

    USB port of Macintosh. Start ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM. Choose Hitachi DVDCAM. Click “Hitachi DVDCAM” displayed on the left of screen: The images recorded on disc will appear. Select the scene you wish to play back and click “Playback”.
  • Page 125: Importing Images Recorded On Disc Into Macintosh

    USB port of Macintosh. Start ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM. Choose Hitachi DVDCAM. Click “Hitachi DVDCAM” displayed on the left of screen: The images recorded on disc will appear. Select the scene you wish to import and click “Import”.
  • Page 126: Creating Dvd-Video Using Images Recorded On Disc

    USB port of Macintosh. Start ImageMixer 3 for DVDCAM. Choose Hitachi DVDCAM. Click “Hitachi DVDCAM” displayed on the left of screen: The images recorded on disc will appear. Select the scene you wish to import and click “Import”.
  • Page 127 Write to a DVD. You can check the video files in a DVD list. Select the video file you wish to check and click the Playback icon at the bottom of screen. When checking the video files in list, click “Write”...
  • Page 128: Uninstalling Software

    Contact The Following ●Inquiries on software provided with this DVD video camera/recorder should be directed to: PIXELA PC Software Support Center +63-2-438-0090 URL:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/hitachi/e/index.html ●For inquiries on connections between PC and this DVD video camera/ recorder: DVDCAM PC Software Support Center URL: http://dvdcam-pc.support.hitachi.ca/...
  • Page 129: Cautions When Connecting Dvd Video Camera/Recorder To Pc

    Doing so will make the disc unusable. Data may be readable or writable from/to the DVD video camera/recorder using software other than that provided with the DVD video camera/recorder, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. If the PC is started from suspend (or sleep or standby) with the DVD video camera/recorder connected to the PC, the DVD video camera/recorder may not be recognised: Disconnect the DVD video camera/recorder from PC once, and restart the PC.
  • Page 130: Subsidiary Information

    Tele-conversion lens (DZ-TL1)* (p. 51) Step-up ring (DZ-SR3437 for DZ-GX5060SW, DZ-SR3037 for DZ-GX5100SW) (p. 51) • When using camera accessories, be sure to read the instruction manuals for each accessory. *1 You will need the optional step-up ring when attaching these lenses.
  • Page 131: Trouble Messages

    Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. Message (1) Data error in a part It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of of image file.
  • Page 132 Message Cannot combine. Select only movies and combine them. Deselect PHOTO scenes. Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then multiple scenes. combine them. Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be deleted.
  • Page 133 Message Card error has The card may be damaged: Use another card. occurred. Formatting is not complete. Card error has Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off occurred. Keep card the DVD video camera/recorder with the card being used inside, inside &...
  • Page 134 Message Disc error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Keep disc inside & Turn off the DVD video camera/recorder with the disc being used restart. in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD video camera/recorder again.
  • Page 135 Message DVD-R* Disc, Video With DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode mode and 16:9 mode and 16:9 mode once used for recording cannot be changed. cannot be changed. * “DVD-RW (VF)” will appear when using a DVD-RW (VF-mode). DVD-RAM disc. Finalize This message will appear if you press the FINALIZE button with a is not required.
  • Page 136 Message Scenes over limit. The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be Cannot divide scene. entered. Delete several scenes. Stop processing. button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes. There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on which can be deleted.
  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. In this case, do not initialise the disc: Remove it and then use the provided disc cleaning cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. • This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not initialise the disc; turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
  • Page 138 Symptom The CHARGE indicator Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? on AC adapter/charger Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is 10 – is blinking. 30ºC. The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light.
  • Page 139 During recording Symptom Pressing the REC • Is input image copy-guarded? button will not start • Is a finalised disc in the DVD video camera/recorder? recording. • Is proper type of disc inserted? • Is power switch set to match the recording medium? •...
  • Page 140 Symptom If during recording light This is not a fault. (sunlight, etc.) enters Adjust the angle of the DVD video camera/recorder so that sunlight, the DVD video camera/ etc. does not enter. recorder through the Putting a protective hand over the lens may improve the ghosts. lens from above, ghosts may occur in the recorded image.
  • Page 141 Symptom Photos on card cannot This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data be played back. recorded on SD memory card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD video camera/recorder is that with pixels from 80 horizontal ×...
  • Page 142 Symptom Transfer of images Connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another USB terminal stops. of PC. If your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that you use USB terminal on the back of PC. If you are using USB2.0 extended card, it is also recommended that you install the newest version driver provided by each USB2.0 card maker.
  • Page 143 Miscellaneous Symptom No DVD video camera/ Is a fully charged battery attached? recorder operation. Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet? Power does not come Execute system reset (press the RESET button). on, or no operation Has the DVD video camera/recorder been subjected to impact? occurs by pressing The DVD video camera/recorder could be damaged.
  • Page 144 Symptom Operating sound is This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and heard cyclically. does not indicate a fault. Some vibrations are felt These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does or slight sound is heard not indicate a fault.
  • Page 145: System Reset

    System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. Set the power switch to “OFF”...
  • Page 146: Major Specifications

    DZ-GX5060SW : F2.0 – 4.1 Focus Auto/Manual Zoom Optical 15× (DZ-GX5100SW), Optical 30× (DZ-GX5060SW) 60× – 800× (DZ-GX5100SW), 120× – 1,500× (DZ-GX5060SW) with digital zoom added, 60× (DZ-GX5100SW), 120× (DZ-GX5060SW) for still Required minimum illumination 0.3 lx in Low Light mode Viewfinder 0.2-inch colour TFT (equivalent to approx.
  • Page 147 Dimensions DZ-GX5100SW : approx. 61 × 87 × 125 mm (excluding hand strap) (W × H × D) DZ-GX5060SW : approx. 63 × 91 × 132 mm (excluding hand strap) Operating temperature (humidity) 0 – 40ºC (less than 80%) 0 – 30ºC when connected to PC approx.
  • Page 148: Storage Capacity Of Disc

    Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable (DZ-GX5060SW is provided with AV/S output cable), Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-GX5060SW), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-GX5060SW), Lens cap, Lens cap string, Shoulder strap, Mains lead,...
  • Page 149: Size And Quality Of Photos

    Recording quality 32 MB 64 MB FINE Approx. 45 Approx. 95 NORM Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 90 Approx. 190 For DZ-GX5060SW Recording quality 32 MB 64 MB FINE Approx. 180 Approx. 380 NORM Approx. 240 Approx. 500 Approx. 370 Approx.
  • Page 150: Index

    Index Numerics ...61 16:9 ...23 8 cm bare disc ...25 AC adapter/charger ...40, 41 ACCESS/PC indicator ...94 Add (edit) ...88 All programme ...56 Auto (programme AE) ...52 Autofocus ...105 AV input/output jack ...54 Backlight correction Battery Attaching to DVD video camera/recorder ...26 Charging Recordable time on DVD video camera/...
  • Page 151 ... 52 Manual Focus icon ... 48 MENU button ... 59 MIC.Filter ... 96 Move ... 50 Optical 15x zoom lens ... 50 Optical 30x zoom lens ... 65 OSD Output ... 70 PHOTO capture ... 64 PHOTO Input ... 92 Play (play list) ...
  • Page 152: Be Sure To Read The Following Before Opening The Package Of Cd-Rom

    This Licence Agreement certifies that you were granted licence in the past. ■ Grant of Licence • Hitachi, Ltd. nonexclusively grants you the right to install this programme in one computer and use it, but this right cannot be transferred to a third party.
  • Page 153 Tel: +61-2-9888-4100 Fax: +61-2-9888-4188 This manual was printed with soy based ink. Printed on recycled paper QR69953 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2007 Hitachi Home Electronics Asia (S) Pte. Ltd. 438A Alexandra Road #01-01/02/03 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119967 Tel: 65-6536-2520 Fax: 65-6536-2521 www.hitachiconsumer.com.sg Hitachi Hong Kong Ltd.

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